'Harry Potter' theme park to open in Hollywood

Warner Bros Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have unveiled plans to open a Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios Hollywood.

The first Harry Potter theme park - known as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - opened in Orlando in June 2010. It was announced today that a second theme park will be opened in Hollywood.

In addition, the Orlando park will be significantly expanded in the upcoming years as well.

"The announcement of our partnership with Universal to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood and expand what already exists in Orlando is probably the best holiday gift we could give to the legions of Harry Potter fans worldwide," said Warner Bros CEO Barry Meyer.

He continued: "Everyone involved with these projects is committed to continuing the enchantment of JK Rowling's masterful books as they were brought to life on screen in our eight films and dedicated to extending the magic of the experience for generations of fans to come."

"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an entirely new level of themed entertainment that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life in incredible ways," Universal Parks and Resorts CEO Tom Williams added.

"We are thrilled to be able to share this experience with our guests in Hollywood. And we are thrilled to take what has been created in Orlando to even greater levels."

Finally, Ron Meyer, President and COO, Universal Studios, revealed that he is honored to be bringing the park to Hollywood.

"This is an incredible moment for Universal Studios and the millions of guests who visit our theme parks," said Meyer.

"The Harry Potter stories are some of the most powerful of our time and we are honored to expand our Orlando experience and bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood, forever changing family tourism in Los Angeles."